The Kitchenware Domestic Appliance Centre is a 'does what it says in the tin' type business. White…read moregoods are its stock in trade! Despite the progressive façade, and the kind of branding that you'd expect from a much larger outlet, the showroom isn't as big as you'd expect once you step inside. Nevertheless, if it's a microwave or a washing machine that you're after you are likely to find what you're looking for here. They do a good line in Fridge freezers and cookers as well. Prices are reasonable, but it's the level of service that you get that makes this shop really worth a visit.

Crwys Electrics are a local shop and electrical repair business that have been established since…read more1962. A Cardiff rental property management company I've been a customer of uses this company, and the staff have always come across as very honest and reliable. They do sales of new electrical products such as dishwashers and fridges, and they sell spares and organise repairs of most leading brands of domestic appliances - although they specialise in Statesman, Hoover, Hotpoint, Brandi, Whirlpool, Creda, Electricity, Bendix, Electrolux, Zanussi, Panasonic, Dyson and Goblin. Their washing machine repair initial call out charge, for example, is a very reasonable £20 - and they can often go on to fix the problem there and then because they carry the most frequently used spare parts on their vans. Oh, and if it's hoover bags you're after, they usually have about 210 different types in stock at any one time, including Goblin, Hoover, Electrolux and Panasonic, and many more!

Crwys Electrical is a retailer and repairer of electrical goods, unsurprisingly they have an array…read moreof electrical items, they also deal in used goods so you may pick up a bargain. If you need a small component they have a good stock, but don't expect to see a large selection of new electrical goods such as you would find at a Curry's, Comet, PCWorld etc. They have better technical knowledge than you will find from a large electrical retailer so if you need a washing machine repaired or any other electrical item, they may be able to help.

Albany Appliances specialise in electronic retail of large electrical goods and their installation…read more They have a cooker repair service and provide a large range of cookers but most of there stock take time to order. The larger style items such as cookers, fridge freezers, washing machines and tumble dryers are their main trade. They offer a similar service to Comet, Currys, or PC World.

From the owner: Albany Appliances has over 25 years' experience providing reliable appliance services. We…read morespecialise in gas cooker and hob installations and repairs.

The Domestic Appliance Centre is about to move premises, but no-one actually knows exactly where…read more.. not even the owner! When I visited just over a week ago, they said that the move would take place within about a week, and so it's likely that the windows have already been whitewashed out by now, and hopefully has a sign advising people of where they need to go in future... or, at least a telephone number that people can call to find out what's happening. (If you are one of the few lucky people that seems to know what's going on, please update this review). As the name suggests, the Domestic Appliance Centre sells white goods including; fridges, fridge freezers, cookers and washing machines, all of which are second hand. Prices seem to be reasonable. I have been looking for a second hand fridge freezer for a couple of weeks, and the prices for the ones in stock here were around the £85.00 mark, which is cheaper than I've seen elsewhere. Nevertheless, the quality and condition of the stock was inferior to the other options, and I'm unsure if the appliances are reconditioned and cleaned before they are resold. I'm also unsure whether they come with any kind of warranty, and so felt less inclined to commit to buying a fridge freezer here, especially in view of the fact that I didn't know whre they would be in a weeks time... if anything went wrong with the appliance I would probably end up out of pocket...

This branch of The British Heart Foundation has a spacious shop floor with which to display large…read moreitems of furniture that don't fit in the smaller outlets. It also carries smaller items of furniture, as well as white goods and general electricals. Sadly, the white goods and electricals are not reconditioned, and so they will only accept items that are working at the time of donation, but there's no guarantee that they will continue to do so once you get them home. They do perform function and PAT tests, so the portable appliances are likely to be more reliable. Nevertheless, white goods are the biggest sellers, which is pretty much the same story across the 87 outlets of this kind throughout the UK. Because of this they are always on the lookout for donations to replenish their white goods stock. It's always best to check with them first before loading heavy items into your car and hauling them all the way to the shop, as they will refuse certain items. They won't accept any gas cookers for instance. They also sell some new stock at reasonable prices. This is not damaged or redundant stock. Instead, they rely on buying in lesser known brands that do not carry such a hefty price tag.

Now we're talking. I've been looking for a place like this since I've moved to the UK - a showroom…read morewith an extensive range of second-hand furniture and electronics, not overpriced "antiques". Charity shops carrying larger home items are quite common in Florida, and all of the furniture in my respective family members' houses are sourced from these "thrift stores" and then reupholstered or repainted. Thankfully, this makes it difficult to spend £2,000 on a hutch or dining room table. Speaking of costs, the price here are rock bottom: Sturdy wooden dining sets for under £100, TVs for £25 and bedside tables for a fiver. For me, the appeal is owning a piece of furniture that can't be found in every home in Britain (ahem, IKEA). The staff here incredibly helpful - I wasn't in here five minutes before two members of staff politely informed me that the shop had an upstairs stock room, in case I couldn't find anything I wanted on the ground floor.

I think I may have a warped view of this Curry's store since I went there just after going to the…read moreApple store. In comparison it seems dark and cluttered but it is good to have an electronics store at hand. I think the problem is that because it sells everything (cameras, computers, TVs', but not home appliances) the staff aren't always very clued up on what your looking for. I was looking for a internet cable and the girl serving me wasn't very sure what I was asking for, although she did get someone who could help. I just think its good for bits and pieces but I wouldn't want to buy a camera or something more specialist from there.

Excellent service fromr people who knew what they were talking about-very good for non-tecchies…read morelike us! Service couldn't have been better

Whenever I stay with my mum, I always ask her to cook me the foods that I love that I don't eat…read moreunless she cooks them for me. When she asks why I don't cook them for myself, my reply is something along the lines of "I don't have a [insert kitchen item here] like you have". This is true, I do only have the basic kitchen equipment, and it's also fear that if I could make it myself, I'd do it wrong. The last time I had this conversation, her response was a rather exasperated "well isn't there a market in Cardiff? You must be able to get one there!" So, to appease my mother, and to finally be able to start cooking my favourite foods, I headed to the market and straight to this stall which I knew very well existed after having bought a jug here in my first year at uni. Pots & Pans sells all the kitchen things you didn't realise you needed until you went back to your mum's house and saw how much better stocked her kitchen cupboards were, and remembered how good a cook she is. Of course, it also sells the things you know you need in a kitchen. And it's all at bargain prices, and is pretty decent stuff too.

Guess what they sell here. I'll give you three goes, like a genie…read more So Aladdin, what is it to be? No, no and no. And I thought this was an easy one for you. They sell pots and pans, silly. Pots, lots of them. And. Pans, lots of those too. Pans to cook food in, to bake cakes, to mix batter. If you ruin pans on the scale that I have been doing of late (absent-minded, iplayer-distracted cook that I am) this place will save you. You can replace ruined pans or stock up for your new life as a student (one pan, a milk pan is best, something completely useless for cooking for more than one person in) or as a new free and single person (many shiny pans to show off with at all the dinner parties you will throw to show how wonderful you are without them). You could also buy gifts for your mate that always cooks for you (HINT)/ your house husband/ your Gran. Pots & Pans, does what it says on the (cake) tin.